ennui; languishing; feeling of exhaustion; lassitude; lethargy
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
for the first time in one's life
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
knit; knitted fabric; knitted garments; nit (unit of surface brightness equal to 1 candela per square meter)
rough; casual (clothing); rough (of a golf course); rough sketch; rough draft
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
taking a picture secretly; taking a sneak shot; making a secret video recording; filming without someone's knowledge
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
more than usual; especially; particularly
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
singing voice; (sound of) singing
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
too much; excessively; too
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge